Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber 1.4 Denier

rPET recycled polyester staple fibers from bottle flake, carded for sustainable apparel yarns. Still classified HTS 5506.20.00.00 as polyester processed staple.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 40.7%

If recycled polyester tow

Recycled content tow classified same as virgin in 5503.

3915.90.00Lower: 35% vs 40.7%

If imported as PET resin pellets

rPET feedstock pellets are plastics Chapter 39, not fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

GRS or RCS certification proves recycled content (>50% post-consumer)

Intrinsic viscosity (IV) testing confirms spinning quality from recycled source

Traceability docs from bottle to fiber prevent greenwashing claims